Leslie Dawson
Shepherdsville,KY
Summary
At PwC, Leslie's journey has evolved over twelve enriching years, where his role as a Senior Manager in the Trust Solutions sector, within PwC’s Digital Assurance and Transparency (DAT) practice, has been cemented. Leslie's expertise lies in steering his clients through the complexities of financial audit control testing and AICPA SOC reporting, ensuring the highest standards of sustainability and business risk management. This role has refined his ability to foster trust and deliver transparency, vital in today's business landscape.
Leslie's competencies have been honed through hands-on experience and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders across the country and abroad, Leslie's work encapsulates developing innovative solutions that embody PwC's mission of building societal trust and solving important problems.
Leslie's certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor stand as a testament to his dedication to professional growth and the delivery of top-tier service in the realm of assurance and transparency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DAT Senior Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
07.2021 - Current
- Manages multiple geographically dispersed teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality SOX IT General and Business Process controls evaluations and testing for SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reporting for multiple Fortune 100 companies simultaneously.
- Responsible for leading IT audit procedures on upwards of 12 financial statement, SOX audits, SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports at one time
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business for the firm's top health insurance clients.
- Instructed multiple national DAT training courses for experience staff, focused on client relationship development, team building, and communication.
- Developed and co-presented on the SEC's newly implemented 2023 Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules to the Kentuckiana ISACA Chapter
DAT Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
08.2012 - 06.2021
Lead IT Audit Manager for Fortune 50 integrated audit engagement, as well as multiple SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports simultaneously
- Delivered multiple IT audit, as well as soft-skill and client relationship building, trainings to newly hired staff across the midwest region to maximize team performance
- Led recruiting efforts for the PwC Louisville Office at three local universities
- As a Senior Associate, responsible for overseeing and leading the effective design and delivery of multiple IT audit workstreams across various healthcare and financial institution clients
- Managed client relationships at all levels through consistent communication of project status and concerns
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Accountancy)
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite Applications (including Excel, Access and Visio)
- Google Suite Applications
- AS400 (including mainframe-based Medical Claims Processing Applications)
- ERP Experience: SAP, JDEdwards, Oracle
- Automation Tools: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Alteryx, UIPath, Tableau
- Budget Oversight
- Resource Allocation
- Data-driven decision-making
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in Ky since 2014
- Certified Information Systems Auditor, Licensed since 2017
Affiliations
- Kentucky Society of CPAs
- ISACA
- Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
- Victory Baptist Church, Shepherdsville, KY
Timeline
DAT Senior Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
07.2021 - Current
DAT Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
08.2012 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Accountancy)
University of Louisville